Inflation Laos 2006
Average inflation: 6.6%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 6.6%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in February at 8.3%. The lowest inflation was in October at 3.6%.
- Highest month
- February: 8.3%
- Lowest month
- October: 3.6%
- Difference
- 4.7 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Food with an average of 9.1%. The lowest price increase was in Energy with an average of 2.8%.
- Highest increase
- Food: 9.1%
- Lowest increase
- Energy: 2.8%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 6.6%. This approaches the highest level since records began (6.6% in 2006).
- 5-year average
- 6.6%
- 10-year average
- 6.6%
- All-time high (2006)
- 6.6%
- All-time low (2006)
- 6.6%
Trend
ECB Target
Inflation is 4.6% above the ECB target of 2.0%. This means purchasing power is declining faster than intended.
Purchasing Power
At this high inflation rate, purchasing power rapidly decreases. This has a major impact on households, especially without adequate salary increases.
What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €106.60 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2006
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation |
|---|---|
| January | 8.1% |
| February | 8.3% |
| March | 7.9% |
| April | 7.9% |
| May | 7.6% |
| June | 7.7% |
| July | 7.4% |
| August | 6.7% |
| September | 5.2% |
| October | 3.6% |
| November | 4.4% |
| December | 4.5% |
| Average | 6.6% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.